Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle hit crisis point after he was ordered to train separately by Eddie Howe and not included in a player-family bonding day with the rest of the squad.

Liverpool transfer target Alexander Isak has been instructed to train alone while Newcastle United look to have missed out on a replacement

Alexander Isak is having to train away from his Newcastle team-mates in the afternoon amid continued interest from Liverpool, who are in negotiations to see more players exit Anfield